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UNESCO::32 Medicina::3201 Ciencias clínicas::320199 Otras especialidades (Enfermería)
UNESCO::32 Medicina::3205 Medicina interna::320508 Enfermedades pulmonares
Legionella asociada al uso de humidificadores domésticos y el papel de la enfermería
Abstract
La Legionella es una bacteria ambiental ubicua en aguas superficiales. Cuenta con multitud de especies, siendo la Legionella Pneumophila la más patógena. Puede causar una enfermedad conocida como Legionelosis, con dos formas clínicas: Enfermedad del Legionario y Fiebre de Pontiac. Es una enfermedad que puede aparecer como casos aislados o brotes, que se dan a nivel hospitalario o comunitario. Se transmite mediante aerosoles de agua contaminada, pero para que produzca la infección en los seres humanos, estas gotículas de agua deben entrar en contacto con los alveolos pulmonares.
En los últimos años se está produciendo un repunte de Legionella y se ha podido comprobar que uno de los dispositivos que coloniza es el humidificador de uso doméstico. Al tratarse de un dispositivo que se prescribe y recomienda a nivel domiciliario por parte de profesionales de enfermería de Atención Primaria, se ha visto necesario realizar un estudio en el que se compruebe como debe ser la higiene del mismo revisando la ficha técnica y que recomendaciones dan al respecto estos profesionales, realizando un análisis de los conocimientos de los que disponen.
Legionella is a ubiquitous environmental bacterium in surface waters. It has a multitude of species, with Legionella Pneumophila being the most pathogenic. It can cause a disease known as Legionellosis, with two clinical forms: Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever. It is a disease that can appear as isolated cases or outbreaks, which occur at the hospital or community level. It is transmitted through aerosols of contaminated water, but in order for infection to occur in humans, these water droplets must come into contact with the pulmonary alveoli. In recent years, there has been a rise in Legionella and it has been verified that one of the devices that colonizes it is the household humidifier. As it is a device that is prescribed and recommended at home level by primary care nursing professionals, it has been necessary to carry out a study to verify what the hygiene of the device should be , reviewing the technical sheet and giving recommendations In this regard, an analysis will be made of the knowledge that professionals have.
Legionella is a ubiquitous environmental bacterium in surface waters. It has a multitude of species, with Legionella Pneumophila being the most pathogenic. It can cause a disease known as Legionellosis, with two clinical forms: Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever. It is a disease that can appear as isolated cases or outbreaks, which occur at the hospital or community level. It is transmitted through aerosols of contaminated water, but in order for infection to occur in humans, these water droplets must come into contact with the pulmonary alveoli. In recent years, there has been a rise in Legionella and it has been verified that one of the devices that colonizes it is the household humidifier. As it is a device that is prescribed and recommended at home level by primary care nursing professionals, it has been necessary to carry out a study to verify what the hygiene of the device should be , reviewing the technical sheet and giving recommendations In this regard, an analysis will be made of the knowledge that professionals have.
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Legionella, Legionella Pneumophila, Legionelosis, Enfermedad del Legionario, Fiebre de Pontiac, Humidificadores domésticos, Legionella, Legionella Pneumophila, Legionellosis, Legionnaires Disease, Pontiac Fever, Household humidifiers